My journey was long and arduous. I was miserable for the better part of 12+ years. I dealt with immense pain, unpleasant gastrointestinal issues and a degenerating body. Eventually my body gave up. I was rushed to the hospital exactly 15 years ago today: July 29, 2001. I endured all sorts of poking, prodding and medical… Read More »
I don’t shop Market District too often. It’s a bit of a drive. It’s pricey. And other neighborhood stores fit the bill for my everyday grocery – and gluten free – needs. But I was on a mission last week: cotton candy. Yes, that’s right. My daughter’s birthday wish list always includes cotton candy. And… Read More »
Sam’s Club offers a number of gluten-free products in bulk as well as products that are naturally gluten free. Think fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, canned vegetables, rice, cheese, etc. The questions for shoppers with Celiac Disease and others on a gluten-free diet become: Is Sam’s Club’s gluten free offer worth the annual membership… Read More »
My rule of thumb: I stick with tried-and-true products. When I find a gluten-free item I like and it’s safe for my gut, it’s usually a keeper. No sense rocking the boat. So, I thought I’d share some of my gluten-free pantry stocking favorites below. But always be sure to check ingredient lists before purchasing.… Read More »
Your child has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Now what? You probably have a million questions swirling around in your head about what you can and cannot feed your child now. To assist parents of newly diagnosed Celiac kids, I pulled together this gluten-free food guide based on my own experience as a Celiac. While… Read More »
Some recent articles about how much a gluten-free diet costs to maintain have caught my eye as of late. Just yesterday, UK publication The Daily Mirror posted an article titled: “Your allergy costs you £370 a year: The real expense of gluten and dairy free food revealed.” That translates to roughly $537 US dollars using today’s… Read More »
On Wednesday, general merchandise retailer Target reported results for the first quarter of 2016. During its conference call, the retailer noted that Q1 food comps were dragged down by a decline in center store grocery. The drop was due in large part to what Target describes as a “meaningful disruption” related to a major center… Read More »